
Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture The Bible Is Not What You Think (with Michael and Lauren McAfee)
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Jan 2, 2020 In this engaging discussion, Michael McAfee, Director of Community Initiatives for the Museum of the Bible, and his wife Lauren, a communicator and theologian, tackle millennials' skepticism towards the Bible. They emphasize the necessity of approaching the Bible as a mentor text, arguing that understanding truth is crucial before evaluating its messages. The McAfees highlight the cultural impact of Scripture in inspiring human rights and discuss how a pre-apologetic approach can rekindle interest in younger generations.
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Museum Work Shaped Their Perspective
- Working at Museum of the Bible exposed Lauren to historical artifacts, narrative framing, and cultural impact evidence.
- That experience reshaped her view of how to approach and present the Bible today.
Peer Voice Matters For Millennials
- Michael and Lauren wanted to add a peer voice to conversations about the Bible for millennials and Gen Z.
- They argue millennials trust peers over distant experts due to social media and shared cultural experiences.
Start With Truth Before Scripture
- The book begins with our problem with truth because millennials often reject objective authority structures.
- They urge reading the Bible on its own terms before judging it to fairly assess its claims.


